N4C, iCS, TNC and UNEP open call for journalists to join groundbreaking media cohort for COP30
In short:
– Designed to foster informed nature and climate reporting, the ‘BelémDesk’ will connect Brazilian, Indigenous, and global media with experts to address key agenda items ahead of the Belém negotiations.
– Media professionals who join the cohort will receive editorial support and collaboration on nature-based solutions topics, exclusive access to briefings and high-level spokespeople, and the opportunity to join field visits to Amazon-based projects (limited availability).
– Journalists from Brazilian and international media outlets covering climate, nature, Indigenous rights, or environmental justice, as well as independent storytellers and media professionals seeking to connect their coverage with global audiences, are welcome to apply.
-Registrations close on May 23rd. You can also read more about the project in Portuguese.
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RIO DE JANEIRO / LONDON – MAY 6, 2025 — In the lead-up to COP30, one of the most pivotal climate conferences of the decade, Nature4Climate and the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS), in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the United Nations Environmental Programme, are proud to announce the launch of The Belém Desk: Climate with Nature Newsroom at COP30, a dynamic media initiative designed to empower journalists to elevate stories that connect climate, nature, and people from the heart of the Amazon.
Applications are now open for journalists from Brazil and worldwide to participate in this unique project, which offers deep editorial support, exclusive access to briefings and high-level spokespeople, and a collaborative platform to amplify diverse voices during the UNFCCC COP30 in Belém.
As the world marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and reaches the midpoint of the UN Decade of Action, COP30 is set to be a defining moment for global climate and nature policy. With Brazil — home to 60% of the Amazon and nearly 20% of the world’s biodiversity — at the centre of the negotiations, the stakes could not be higher.
“We recognise the vital role media has in shaping the global narrative around climate and nature, but in the multitude of topics to cover, often stories are told missing important context, whether nationally or globally. Journalists at COP 30 will play a critical role in translating the technical and political developments into powerful stories that resonate from the news desks to the negotiation tables.”
Patricia da Matta, Communications Lead at Nature4Climate
Programme Highlights:
- Capacity-building workshops and webinars led by climate communicators, Indigenous leaders, and environmental experts to build a deep understanding of the Brazilian climate agenda, expected global outcomes and Indigenous perspectives.
- Exclusive media briefings on key negotiation issues and nature-based climate solutions.
- Editorial collaboration between Brazilian and international media to exchange knowledge, insights, and storylines, building a transformative media environment for nature and climate coverage.
- Opportunity to join field visits to Amazon-based projects and territories, for a first-hand experience of how local leaders are tackling climate change impacts and pushing forward nature-based climate solutions (limited availability).
- Distribution support through Nature’s Newsroom and global media partners during COP 30.
The initiative provides an unique opportunity for each journalist group:
- Brazilian media will gain editorial tools and context-based insights to connect local stories to global processes and Brazil’s leadership role.
- International media will gain firsthand access to Amazonian perspectives and deeper insight into Brazil’s domestic climate landscape.
- Indigenous and independent media will receive support to amplify frontline narratives and strengthen their access to global audiences.
Who Should Apply
– Journalists from Brazilian and international media outlets covering climate, nature, Indigenous rights, or environmental justice.
– Independent and Indigenous media storytellers seeking to connect their coverage with global audiences.
– Reporters aiming to explore cross-cutting narratives that link local realities to global climate negotiations.
Applications close on May 23rd, 2025. Click here to apply.